Pancakes 6th February 2024 (updated 6th February 2024) | By Sean Edwards On Monday, the Explorers were tasked with shopping for and creating the perfect Pancake! Needless to say, the results were variable ranging from inedible, to barely edible! Some further cooking practise appears to be needed ahead of our summer expedition! A few photos are below:
Pioneering – Catapults and Ballistas 29th January 2024 (updated 29th January 2024) | By Sean Edwards This evening, the Explorers practised their pioneering skills to build devices capable of projecting bean bags as far as possible. Each group designed and built their device with varying levels of success! Well done to the winning group who managed to fire the entire length of the main hall! A few photos are below:
Jan – April 2024 Programme and 2024 Events 4th January 2024 (updated 4th January 2024) | By Sean Edwards We are pleased to share our upcoming programme and 2024 events with you below. As this year our efforts are focused on the international expedition, we are unlikely to hold either Survival Camp or Winter Camp, so we encourage you to attend the events above still open to you! Programme Jan 2024 to April 2024 DateActivityLocationOther Details01/01/2024No Meeting – Xmas08/01/2024Scavenger Hunt4th WorthUniform plus outdoor coat15/01/2024Expedition Kit / Packing Guide / Games4th WorthUniform (you will need to bring your expedition kit in too)22/01/2024Night HikeTBCHiking Clothing29/01/2024Build a Ballista4th WorthUniform05/02/2024Pancake Challenge4th WorthUniform12/02/2024No Meeting – Half Term19/02/2024Compass Skills ChallengeGrattons ParkUniform26/02/2024Backwoods Cooking – PizzaStanfordUniform04/03/2024Rifle Shooting / Crossbows (Part 1)4th WorthUniform11/03/2024Skills Bases4th WorthUniform18/03/2024Rifle Shooting / Crossbows (Part 1)4th WorthUniform25/03/2024Easter Egg Hunt / Wide GamesStanfordEaster Fancy Dress!01/04/2024No Meeting – Easter08/04/2024No Meeting – Easter Key Upcoming Events (To add to your Diary!) DateEventOther Details02/03/2024Monopoly RunLondon – Bookings Closed29/03/2024 – 01/04/2024Mountain Activity CampCornel, North Wales04/05/2024 – 06/05/2024Silver D of E PractiseNew Forest08/06/2024Bronze D of E Training DayAshdown Forest22/06/2024 – 23/06/2024Bronze D of E AssessmentAshdown Forest25/07/2024 – 08/08/2024Sweden ExpeditionSweden24/08/2024 – 26/08/2024Silver D of E AssessmentNew Forest05/10/2024Downsman HikeSouth Downs31/10/2024 – 03/11/2024Gold D of E PractiseDartmoor / TBC Shackleton-Programme-Jan-April-2024Download
Hot Air Balloons 24th September 2023 (updated 24th September 2023) | By Sean Edwards Last week at Explorers, we attempted to make hot Air Balloons out of an assortment of items. After much planning and construction, we headed outside for some test flights! On this occasion, none of the designs were capable of flight and a few even ended up on fire! At the end of the meeting we also invested 8 new members to the unit!
Sailing – Supeta 24th September 2023 (updated 24th September 2023) | By Sean Edwards 7 of our Explorer ventured out on Supeta today. Unfortunately the weather was too windy to head out to sea however the Explorer still tool the boat out for half a day learning to steer, dock and drive backwards under engine power. Hopefully next time we will have some better luck! A few photos are below.
End of Term BBQ 3rd August 2023 (updated 3rd August 2023) | By Sean Edwards As is tradition, we celebrated the end of the summer term with a BBQ and water games. At the start of the meeting, we allowed the Cubs to take on the Explorers in a game of musical hoops which quickly descended into the Cubs soaking the Explorers thoroughly with their water guns! We also played a few other water based games before much food was consumed cooked by the leadership team. We hope you all have a great summer and see you next term.
Volleyball 11th July 2023 (updated 11th July 2023) | By Sean Edwards Last week, Explorers played Volleyball at Grattons Park. It was nice to see everyone back post exams finishing. However, lots more practise would be needed before any of them started playing at a competitive level as it was rare for more than 2 or 3 consecutive volleys!!!
Climbing and Abseiling 13th June 2023 (updated 13th June 2023) | By Sean Edwards Last night Shackleton ESU visited Copthorne Prep School for an evening of climbing and abseiling. We also invested one of our new Explorers part way down the abseil tower! Thanks to Alaric, Ivo and Russell who all came along to help instruct for the evening.
Rounders 16th May 2023 | By Sean Edwards On Monday 15th, Shackleton had a game of rounders at Grattons Park. Teams were formed evenly however the results were very one sided even after the rounders pitch was expanded to resemble a 400 metre running track!
Monopoly Run Live 2023 5th March 2023 | By Sean Edwards On Saturday 4th March, 24 Explorers set out to London for Shackleton’s first attempt at the monopoly run. Fuelled by much coffee, sweets and fast food, the Explorers competed against 7000 other scouts to try and be crowned champion. Many steps were walked in a day and the Explorers all looked very worn out by the end of the day! All of our teams were involved in Game 35 and the results were as follows: Game – 35 Game PositionOverall PositionTeamScout GroupBank Balance1201Fluffy SheepsShackleton ESU£39922246BlackberriesShackleton ESU£35613538Pretzel Twists5th St. Ives Scouts£11884612Red Onions5th St. Ives Scouts£6905673AntShackleton ESU£2856698AvengersShackleton ESU£12071135AddidasShackleton ESU£-2533 Well done to all of our teams and thanks to the organisers for a great event. A few photos of the event are below.